Figure 1.--The children are involved in a range of music making activities, both instrumental and choral. The children learn a range of instruments and use their new talents in a school orchestra and other groups.
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Figure 1.--The children are involved in a range of music making activities, both instrumental and choral. The children learn a range of instruments and use their new talents in a school orchestra and other groups. |
The schools organize a variety of choral and instrumental groups to provide music making opportunities.
As one headmaster told us, "We actively encourage the slighest interst in music." With school-age children, it is important to provide opportunities for active participation. The size of the school limits the alternatives. The musical talents of the staff is another factor. The schools have choirs of varying capabilities. Some prep schools include choir schools, but some of the non-choir schools have choirs which have achieved very high standards. The schools also organize a school orchestra and at many schools various instrumental groups. Here some staff members commonly join the students. The groups perform at school events as well as community events and services. The schools also arrange group trips to enjoy musical events being held in the community. In addition there are competitions the children enter.
The schools organize a variety of choral and instrumental groups to provide music making opportunities.
As one headmaster told us, "We actively encourage the slighest interst in music." With school-age children, it is important to provide opportunities for active participation. The size of the school limits the alternatives. The musical talents of the staff is another factor.
The schools have choirs of varying capabilities. Some prep schools include choir schools, but some of the non-choir schools have choirs which have achieved very high standards. Of course a regular prep-school choir can not hope to achieve the standard of the choir schools, but with a talented choir master they can achieve impressive results.
The schools also organize a school orchestra and at many schools various instrumental groups. This varies greatly from school to school. Some schools place a much greater emphasis on music than other schools. It is not uncommon, however, for half of the children to attemp instrumental tuitin and thus a variety of music groups can be organized. This is important because it provides the children the opportunity to utilize their new skills. Here some staff members commonly join the students and the musical talents of the staff play an important role in what can be accomplished.
The groups perform at school events as well as community events and services. The schools also arrange group trips to enjoy musical events being held in the community. In addition there are competitions the children enter. Some are outsise the school. Some schools have house competitions.
